Free Writing Prospectus

Free Writing Prospectus

(To Prospectus dated September 23, 2010)

 

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration Statement No. 333-169539

September 23, 2010

Form of Final Term Sheet for Notes due 2020 and Notes due 2040

Mattel, Inc.

 

Issuer:

  Mattel, Inc.  

Bookrunners:

 

Banc of America Securities LLC

RBS Securities Inc.

 

Co-managers:

 

SG Americas Securities, LLC

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc.

Mizuho Securities USA Inc.

RBC Capital Markets

 

Title:

  2020 Notes   2040 Notes
Principal Amount:   $250,000,000   $250,000,000
Maturity Date:   October 1, 2020   October 1, 2040
Coupon (Interest Rate):   4.350%   6.200%
Interest Payment Dates:   Semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, commencing on April 1, 2011 and ending on the Maturity Date   Semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, commencing on April 1, 2011 and ending on the Maturity Date
Yield to Maturity:   4.378%   6.243%
Spread to Benchmark Treasury:   182 basis points   250 basis points
Benchmark Treasury:   2.625% due August 15, 2020   4.375% due May 15, 2040
Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield:   100.18; 2.558%   111.08; 3.743%
Redemption Provision:   Callable at the greater of par or the make whole (T + 25 basis points)   Callable at the greater of par or the make whole (T + 40 basis points)
Price to Public:   99.775%   99.419%
Settlement Date:   September 28, 2010   September 28, 2010
CUSIP:   577081 AT9   577081 AU6


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